Which download should I choose?For most women, especially those who are new to Natal Hypnotherapy, I recommend you start with Pregnancy Relaxation up to 32 weeks. You should then switch to one of the Effective Birth Preparation programmes and listen to it as often as possible in the lead up to the birth. The Labour Companion is invaluable to keep you calm and relaxed throughout your labour, and this is often bought along with Relaxing Birth Music.

Don't forget, when you complete Workshop 1 (Natural Pain Relief) you will be given a free CD or gift card, and when you complete both Workshops you will receive a copy of the 'Effective Birth Preparation' Book

Please note you are unable to use a Natal Hypnotherapy gift card to purchase downloads on my site, you will need to use it at www.natalhypnotherapy.co.uk.

Effective Birth Preparation - Your practical guide book PDFThis informative, down to earth and inspiring guide takes the reader step by step through mental, emotional and physical preparation for birthUnlike many of the books on pregnancy which are currently available, the guide focuses on emotional, mental as well as physical preparation, explaining what a woman can do to help herself such as relaxation, visualisation, self hypnosis and breathing.The focus is not just on “what to do” but importantly “how to do it”. • Learn easy to use relaxation, visualisation, self hypnosis and breathing techniques. • It provides an in depth understanding of how the mind works and how you can use your mind to help the birth and not hinder it.

Price £7.99

Prepare to ConceiveThe mind and the body can not be separated - in fact they are not 2 entities, they are simply one. The body acts out and stores all the emotions and thoughts of the mind. Every memory, every feeling, every fear is stored in our body.

The mp3 combines deep relaxation and hypnosis techniques, which enables mothers to prepare emotionally as well as physically for conception. Once deeply relaxed, the techniques and suggestions on this mp3 are directed at the subconscious part of the mind and takes you on a journey to recognise and then “let go” of any reasons which may be holding back your body from conceiving.

Price £10

The IVF CompanionThe IVF companion helps you prepare emotionally as well as physically for going through IVF. It helps you manage all clinical procedures more comfortably especially injections, egg removal and replacement.

The mp3 comes in 3 parts - An introduction followed by Track 2 The IVF Companion Pre Embryo Replacement, which is listened to leading up to replacement of the embryos. After this you listen to the the Track 3 The IVF Companion Post Embryo Replacement. This session helps your body to be more relaxed, helps to pass the time more effectively and helps with visualising your body accepting the embryos.

Price £10

Overcoming Morning SicknessThe overcome morning sickness mp3 takes you to a deeply relaxed state in which you tune into the part of your mind which controls and manages feelings of well being and comfortable digestion.

When you are deeply relaxed, your analytical, critical and rational mind (the conscious part) takes a rest while you then tune into your subconscious (like when you are day dreaming). In this deeply relaxed state, your subconscious mind becomes very receptive to positive suggestions. The combination of deep relaxation (which in itself will help alleviate the symptoms of morning sickness) and giving a new set of instructions to your mind / body, begins to change the way your body reacts to the changes caused by the pregnancy. These new instructions come into effect both while listening to the mp3, and more importantly after the session.

Price £10

Pregnancy RelaxationThis deeply relaxing mp3 can be used at any time of your pregnancy and is a wonderful ante dote to the regular stresses and strains of normal life, let alone when you are pregnant! The deep relaxation techniques, guided visualisation and positive suggestions ensure you have a more comfortable and enjoyable pregnancy, as it will enable you to :-

Increase your energy and feelings of well being

Improved sleep

Maintain a healthy blood pressure

Reduce, even eliminate aches and pains

Increase communication with your baby

Maintain a feeling of calm and relaxation

Learn techniques that will help with giving birth

Price £10

Pregnancy Relaxation (Twins)This deeply relaxing mp3 can be used at any time of your pregnancy and is a wonderful ante dote to the regular stresses and strains of normal life, let alone when you are pregnant! The deep relaxation techniques, guided visualisation and positive suggestions ensure you have a more comfortable and enjoyable pregnancy, as it will enable you to :-

Increase your energy and feelings of well being

Improved sleep

Maintain a healthy blood pressure

Reduce, even eliminate aches and pains

Increase communication with your baby

Maintain a feeling of calm and relaxation

Learn techniques that will help with giving birth

Price £10

Effective Home Birth PreparationThe mp3 teaches you deep relaxation and breathing exercises as well as unique pain management strategies which enable you to be calm, in control and to manage the level of pain during the birth.

The suggestions on the mp3 put in place specific triggers so that all the way through the birthing process, you remain calm, relaxed and feeling in control. The suggestions build in the sights and sounds of your home environment e.g. "....and being at home encourages you to sink even deeper into relaxation", "the familiar sights around you increase your confidence in your bodies ability to birth your baby".

The mp3 will help to:-

Reduce any fears about giving birth

Increase your ability to manage pain naturally

Develop a deep trust of your bodies ability to give birth naturally

Feel calm, relaxed and prepared for the birth

Increase your sense of being in control

Increase your chance of having a drug free labour

Reduce the chances of having post natal depression.

Price £10

Effective Birth Preparation (Hospital)The mp3 teaches you deep relaxation and breathing exercises as well as powerful pain management strategies which enable you to be calm, in control and to manage the level of pain during the birth.

It gives you the opportunity to "experience" a wonderful, calm birth in your mind, from the first contraction through to holding your baby in your arms. Once you have listened to the mp3 many times (we recommend you listen to it at least 20 times), your mind and body become more and more comfortable with the concept of a calm birth. As the mind does not know the difference between imagination and reality, once labour actually starts your mind simply responds in the way it has rehearsed over and over again.

The suggestions on the mp3 put in place specific triggers so that all the way through the birthing process, you remain calm, relaxed and feeling in control. The mp3 contains specific suggestions based on birthing in the hospital environment. These include using the sights, smells and sounds of the hospital

Price £10

Effective Preparation for a VBACThe VBAC Preparation is a 2 mp3 set. The first mp3 is a clearing, releasing and relaxing mp3. Using the mp3 from 20 weeks onwards will help you overcome negative emotions and issues relating to your past caesarean experience. The mp3 helps you to recognize fears and concerns which are directly connected to your previous experience and then takes you, step by step through a powerful "letting go" exercises. This enables you to "clear the path" and look ahead to the next birth, recognizing that every birth is so unique and every labour is different. The mp3 then moves you to a new place where you can increase your confidence and inherent trust and belief in your bodies ability to give birth vaginally.

The second mp3 takes you on a guided visualisation through giving birth vaginally. It focuses on increasing your confidence, courage, being in control, ability to communicate effectively and to make decisions in a clear, calm way.

Price £10

Effective Hospital Birth Preparation - Twins+The mp3 teaches you deep relaxation and breathing exercises as well as powerful pain management strategies which enable you to be calm, in control and to manage the level of pain during the birth.

It gives you the opportunity to "experience" a wonderful, calm birth in your mind, from the first contraction through to holding your baby in your arms. Once you have listened to the mp3 many times (we recommend you listen to it at least 20 times), your mind and body become more and more comfortable with the concept of a calm birth. As the mind does not know the difference between imagination and reality, once labour actually starts your mind simply responds in the way it has rehearsed over and over again.

The suggestions on the mp3 put in place specific triggers so that all the way through the birthing process, you remain calm, relaxed and feeling in control. The mp3 contains specific suggestions based on birthing in the hospital environment.

Price £10

Prepare for a CaesareanYour choice to give birth by Caesarean may have been influenced by any number of decisions. No matter which reasons have led you to make this informed choice, you know, that even though this may not have been what you wanted or expected, this is still an act of giving birth and as such will still be a beautiful and important moment.

By choosing the Natal Hypnotherapy range you have made another choice to prepare your self emotionally, physically and mentally to give birth by Caesarean. By preparing effectively, it will help you have an easier, more relaxed and comfortable Caesarean birth and a more rapid recovery.

Simply by listening to this MP3 you are giving yourself permission to relax and to feel excited about the forthcoming birth, allowing yourself to expect a positive, good birth experience.

Price £10

Prepare for a Caesarean (twins)If you are planning a Caesarean to birth your babies, by choosing the Natal Hypnotherapy range you have made another choice to prepare your self emotionally, physically and mentally to give birth by Caesarean. By preparing effectively, it will help you have an easier, more relaxed and comfortable Caesarean birth and a more rapid recovery.

Simply by listening to his mp3 you are giving yourself permission to relax and to feel excited about the forthcoming birth, allowing yourself to expect a positive, good birth experience.

Price £10

Turning BabyThe "Turn your Baby" track is aimed at for any woman whose baby is in any position that is not head down - i.e. breech or transverse. It is a gentle relaxation track which helps a mother-to-be relax and release the pelvic muscles, so giving the baby a little more room, which in turn may encourage the baby to turn if it is safe and right for the baby.The track is about 30 minutes long and has specific suggestions including:

Techniques to relax the pelvic muscles (sometimes if the hammock like muscles are slightly lop sided or taught it can make it more difficulty for baby to " get into")

Positive messages, images and metaphors to help encourage the baby to turn head down

An exercise to let go of any fears or concerns

Suggestions for physical positions that can help free the baby to move more

Increased bonding with your baby

Trust in you baby and your body, no matter which position your baby chooses

Acceptance that your baby is in the position that is the safest and best for them

Reviewers comments:-100% of listeners said it helped them feel more relaxed50% of babies turned after 5 or more listens.

Price £10

Relaxing Birth MusicAn important accompaniment to the Natal Hypnotherapy mp3s for birth.This music acts as a powerful trigger for the relaxation and positive suggestions during labour.

This mp3 includes three very relaxing tracks, recorded twice to make replaying them easier during labour1) Tranquility by Llewellyn2) Inner Sea by David Bradstreet3) Gentle Waves by Schramm and KvanstromTotal playing time 48.00 minutes.

Price £10

The Labour CompanionThe Labour Companion mp3 can be used during labour to help keep you calm, focused, relaxed and breathing effectively.

To get the maximum benefit from this mp3, you should learn the techniques from the Natal Hypnotherapy birth preparation mp3s and the book during the last trimester of you pregnancy. This mp3 can then be used to reinforce the techniques during the birth.

There are three hypnosis tracks which can be listened to at different stages of labour and these have been designed to reflect the emotional stages you are likely to go through. The reduce adrenaline track is particularly useful if you are disturbed during the later stages of labour.

Breastfeeding CompanionThis effective self-hypnosis audio mp3 combines deep relaxation with guided visualisation and support to help you breastfeed successfully.

Breastfeeding difficulties are often due to the mother feeling tense and worried about doing it right or not producing enough milk, not following the natural cues and rhythms of her baby’s need to feed and not eating and drinking enough. All of these factors actually compound the problem, as stress and anxiety are directly linked to a reduction in the production of milk.

However, once a mother relaxes and begins to trust her body and her baby’s cues to feed, breastfeeding becomes a much easier and more enjoyable experience. In addition by feeding her baby as often as her baby needs, the production and supply of milk will increase and become in unison with her baby’s needs so she will produce exactly the right amount of milk for her baby.

Price £10

Fast Post Natal RecoveryThis mp3 can be used by all new mothers. It has been specifically useful for second time mums who experienced difficulties after their first child was born. The mp3 can be listened to while feeding your baby or while resting when your baby sleeps.

An added bonus is that your baby will also respond to the mp3 as they will have heard the same music and voice many times while in the Uterus. The mp3 often has a very calming and soothing effect on the baby.

By listening to the mp3 just before (from 38 weeks of pregnancy) and after the birth, you can benefit from:

Faster recovery rate

Easy, natural lactation and breastfeeding

Deep refreshing sleep (even if it is only for half an hour)

Fast return to pre pregnancy shape and size

Sense of calm and tranquillity

Increased bond with your baby

Decreased chance of post natal depression

Price £10

Fast Post Natal Recovery (Twins)This mp3 can be used by all new mothers expecting multiples. It has been specifically useful for second time mums who experienced difficulties after their first child was born. The mp3 can be listened to while feeding your baby or while resting when your baby sleeps.

An added bonus is that your babies will also respond to the mp3 as they will have heard the same music and voice many times while in the Uterus. The mp3 often has a very calming and soothing effect on the baby.

By listening to the mp3 just before (from 38 weeks of pregnancy) and after the birth, you can benefit from:

Faster recovery rate

Easy, natural lactation and breastfeeding

Deep refreshing sleep (even if it is only for half an hour)

Fast return to pre pregnancy shape and size

Sense of calm and tranquillity

Increased bond with your baby

Decreased chance of post natal depression

Price £10

Relaxation and Stress ManagementThis deeply relaxing mp3 helps you unwind and de stress. The suggestions on the mp3 help you be more relaxed in your daily life, get better sleep, be more confident and feel more in control.

This is suitable for any one and has no reference to pregnancy or birth - great for dads!

Price £10

Letting go of fearsThis track can be used at any time during your pregnancy if you are feeling a little nervous, worried or have any specific fears that you want to work on.

The calming voice of Maggie Howell guides you into a deeply relaxed state and then takes you through a gentle process to identify and let go of any worries or fears that you may have.

By going through this process you are freeing yourself from unnecessary worries which in turn leaves you more relaxed, focused and prepared for the rest of your pregnancy and birth.

Price £10

Overcome Birth TraumaThis mp3 is for anyone who has felt traumatised by an experience connected with pregnancy or birth. It could be for a mother, a father, birth partner, midwife or doula. It has been written in such a way that it is completely non-judgemental and offers support, self healing and coping strategies to help overcome and heal any trauma.

Listening to the mp3 takes you on a gentle journey to

help you rest, feel calmer,

let go of unwanted feelings,

be kinder to yourself,

begin to accept and feel there is hope for the future.

This is done through the use of gentle breathing, calm and safe visualisation, the use of metaphor and creation of personal coping strategies. Throughout the track there is no reference to the type of experience, when it took place or the outcome.The mp3 can be listened to at any time after the event, regardless of when it took place and can be listened to by both men and women.

"It has really helped me overcome the trauma I went through and the anxiety and upset I felt for weeks afterwards" Clara Thompson

"It has helped in a way I never imagined I could be helped! I now feel as though I can relive every detail without the old intense feelings of sadness and anger." Natalie Birmingham

Price £10

Weight loss through healthy choicesThe reasons most people over eat have little to do with hunger or their actual need for energy. It is often for reasons such as stress, boredom, habit, loneliness, tiredness, addiction to sugar and dehydration. In addition, ingrained negative thought patterns and associations around food (which come from our previous experiences) and lack of will power, or inability to consciously control the desire to eat certain types of food, prevent them from making healthy choices to reduce their weight.

The process of hypnosis enables powerful communication between your conscious and subconscious and so by listening to and absorbing the words and suggestions, you are able to easily change patterns, thoughts, beliefs and habits at a deeper subconscious level. By creating new associations and patterns, your subconscious is sending new helpful messages to your conscious, so you no longer rely on will power to control what and how much you eat.

The "Weight loss through healthy choices" track helps you to:-

Be more in control of what, when and how much you eat

Be more aware of the reasons you used to eat unnecessarily

Change your thinking patterns about food

Be attracted to the right types of food and drink which increase your health and vitality

Increase your intake of water

Reduce any cravings for sweet of fatty food

Use simple triggers to prevent snacking

Use positive language, images and metaphors to be more in control of your thoughts and actions

Listen to your body's signals so you stop eating when you are full

See, feel, imagine yourself at a time in the future when you are at a weight and size that pleases you

There is a great deal of evidence that diets do not actually work in the long term. It is only by changing your thoughts, triggers and eating habits to ones which are healthy and beneficial for you that you will reduce your weight and size to one which is right for you. By listening to this track 2 to 3 times a week you will soon notice a change in your patterns, you will be drinking more water, feel less cravings, enjoy the food you do eat and feel more in control of your choices.

Using hypnosis to change your thoughts, patterns and eating habits is becoming more and more popular with celebrities such as Kim Kardashian, Geri Halliwell, Sophie Dahl and Lilly Allen using it to help reduce and manage their weight.

Price £10

Midwife's CompanionThis highly effective self hypnosis mp3 has been specifically designed for Midwives to help them be more relaxed, feel more in control, be more motivated and better able to deal with the daily stresses of their special chosen profession.

The mp3 consists of soothing background music with the calming voice of Maggie Howell - UK clinical hypnotherapist and founder of award winning Natal Hypnotherapy. By simply lying back and listening to this track, your mind and body will gently and calmly let go of tension and stress and so allow you to fully relax.

The narration includes guided relaxation, deep breathing and visualisation followed by positive suggestions to help you manage stress on a daily basis, manage your own energy levels at work, be more instinctive, feel more in control and be better at being “with woman”.

Benefits of the Midwives Companion• Deal more effectively with daily stresses • Manage your emotional as well as physical well being • Learn coping strategies to deal with difficult situations • Be more instinctive • Become better at being “with woman” • Manage your own energy levels

Price £10

Pregnancy and Birth Affirmations PDFAn affirmation is a phrase which you repeat to yourself to help you use positive language and thinking.

Natal Hypnotherapy have created this handy set of 60 Pregnancy and 40 Birth Affirmations for you to keep in your bag, stick on the fridge or next to your bed - wherever you will see them on a daily basis!